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Brighton Township residents Lydian and Jerry Fisher with Todd Taylor and Drew Grivna in Washington, DC.
US veterans experience visiting the war memorials in Washington, DC By Gina Mazza For Beaver County Senior News
It was a poignant moment.
One of the 40 US veterans— who all traveled together on October 3 to Washington, DC—slowly approached the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial. In his pocket was a crumpled scrap of paper. Written on it were the names of the comrades who’d served alongside him.
Nearing the wall, he caught sight of panel 61E. There they were . . . the names . . . all 90 of them, all killed on the same day. “What a moment that was,” expresses US Navy veteran Jerry Fisher of Brighton Township, who organizes the annual Veterans DC Bus Trips with his wife, Lydian. “There was not a dry eye around. It can be very emotional for these vets.” These free, one-day bus trips
were started in 2006 by Vietnam War veteran Jim Hilts of Coraopolis. His father was a World War II veteran who passed away before Jim could get him down to see the World War II Memorial. So Jim made a vow to get as many World War II veterans down to see the memorial “before it’s too late.” Jim was in charge of the trips for some time. When he was unable to continue, Jerry Continued on page 3
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This month, we honor our nation’s veterans, who’ve sacrificed so much for all of us. Check out our cover story about a group of local vets who traveled in DC last month. The holidays are almost upon us, and that means lots of fun activities around the county. See page 6 for more details. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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and Lydian took over with the help of several volunteers. As the number of World War II and Korean War veterans declined, the trip was open to all who served prior to May 15, 1975. “We do this as a way to give back something to those who sacrificed so much for our country,” Jerry says. In total, approximately 2,040 veterans have traveled on 44 buses since 2006. The sites visited in the District include the World War II Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Veterans War Memorial, the Marine Corps (Iwo Jima) Memorial and Arlington Cemetery, where they observe the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The excursions are offered every May and October departing from three pick-up points: downtown Beaver, Green Tree and Monroeville. Over the years, veterans have filled as many as five buses; now, the trips are typically one to two buses. It includes transportation to and from Washington, meals, snacks and beverages. A nurse, several volunteers and two local Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) students accompany the veterans. Wheelchairs are available on request. The next trip is being planned for May 21.
US Army veteran Emily Drake, 93; Navy veteran Adele Gabb, 66; and Air Force veteran Jesse Ferrari, 71; all three took part in the Veteran’s Bus Trip to Washington, DC.
The oldest participating World War II veteran, Charles Wiggins, 103, has made the trip several times in the past. “He couldn’t make last month’s trip but he’s ready to go in May 2020,” Jerry comments. “He will be 104. He told me, ‘Good Lord willing, I will be there’ and I said, ‘Charlie, as long as you’re still on two feet, you’re going with us’.”
For more information or to make a reservation for an upcoming trip, call (724) 709-3614.
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Since the goal is to fill every seat with a veteran, family and friends are not able to attend. In order to continue offering the trips free to veterans, donations are gratefully accepted. Checks should be made payable to “The Vets Bus Trips” and mailed to Wesbanco, 701 Corporation Street, Beaver, PA 15009, ATTN: Vets Bus Trips.
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EVENTS November 2 The Great Pumpkin Roll 3 - 7 p.m. Wooley Bullys, 1317 Allegheny St., New Brighton Bring a pumpkin or purchase one there and join in pumpkin roll. Pie eating and pumpkin seed spitting contests, tasty treats, face painting and more. Call (724) 843-4702
November 8, 9, 10 and 15 Clue 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center, One Lincoln Park, Midland Based on the cult classic film and popular board game, this whodunit comedy will leave you guessing until the very end. Call (724) 576-4644.
November 2 12th Annual 40’s Hangar Dance 5:30 – 11 p.m. Beaver County Airport Air Heritage Museum, Beaver Falls Join in for some swing time. Listen and dance to the sounds of the Swingin’ Bopcats Big Band. Catered dinner and silent auction. $35 per person. Call (724) 843-2820.
November 11 Veterans Day Parade 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Downtown Beaver Join in saluting our veterans. Free.
November 5 Salute to Glen Campbell 7:30 p.m. Beaver Falls Middle School auditorium, 1801 Eighth Ave., Beaver Falls Relive the Glen Campbell experience as told by his right-hand man and bandleader Jeff Dayton. Call (724) 843-2941.
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November 14 Food Truck Thursdays 4 – 8 p.m. Washington Plaza, Beaver Come hungry for the Food Truck Lineup, the last one of the 2019 season. November 15 A Streetcar Named Desire 7:30 p.m. Ed Schaughency Theater, 1300 Fifth St., Beaver The Bobcat Players present one of the greatest pieces of American theatre by Tennessee Williams. $10 per person. Call (724) 494-1680. November 15 American Endurance Racing 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pittsburgh International Race Complex, 201 Penndale Rd., Wampum Watch multiclass AER races with cars competing against other in-class cars for the win based on laps. Free. Call (724) 535-1000.
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Question: What is open enrollment? Answer: This is the time of year that Medicare recipients can change their Advantage medical and Part D prescription drug plans. Medicare recipients can change from Original Medicare to an Advantage Plan or switch from one Advantage Plan to another. You are also allowed to change your Part D Drug Plan. Open enrollment ends on December 7. Actual coverage for your new plan will not begin until January 1. Question: What should I look for when comparing advantage plans?
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Answer: First you want to look at the costs associated with the plan. If you have particular doctors that you want to see then you need to make sure your doctors are on those plans. This is extremely important in the case of specialists. Remember many Advantage Plans have networks of physicians that you must use to be covered by the plan.
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may differ in which prescription drugs they cover how much you have to pay and designated pharmacies. There are big differences among plans regarding the drugs covered and the cost. Question: Is it necessary to renew my current plan if I do not want to change plans? Answer: If you are already enrolled in a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plan and don’t want to change plans, you don’t need to do anything during Open Enrollment. If your plan is being discontinued or not being renewed then you should receive a non-renewal notice from your plan. If this happens, then you will have to choose a new plan. APPRISE advises Medicare recipients to take the time each year to review their current plans to see what changes have been made to the plan. For example, the premium of your plan may have increased and no longer meets your budget. Another example is checking to make sure your prescription drugs are still covered under your plan. It is not unusual for drug plans to make changes on what drugs they will cover as well as the cost of those drugs.
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Question: What online resources are available to help? Answer: The Medicare Plan Finder is an online resource to help you view and compare all available drug and health plan choices. To find and compare available plans in your area, visit the Medicare Plan Finder at Medicare. gov/find-a-plan. Search by ZIP code or use your MyMedicare.gov account for information tailored just for you. Question: How can APPRISE help with open enrollment? Answer: APPRISE works individually and confidentially with clients to determine their individual health care needs and preferences, compare health insurance options, plan ahead for long term living, and obtain Medicare and supplemental coverage that fits their lifestyle and their budget. APPRISE counselors conduct a benefits checkup for clients to determine if someone might be eligible for additional benefit programs that would reduce their out-of-pocket expenses for prescription co-pays, monthly premiums and annual deductibles. Question: How do you contact APPRISE? Answer: The Beaver County APPRISE Program can be reached at (724) 847-2262. Their offices are in the Human Service Building, located at 1020 Eighth Avenue in Beaver Falls.
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Pennsylvania has a new helpline for families in kinship care situations, including grandparents raising their grandchildren because of the opioid crisis. The KinConnector Helpline can help kinship care families access local, state and federal resources. KinConnector was created by Act 89 of 2018, which established a kinship navigator program for Pennsylvania. The helpline is staffed by Kinship Navigators, who are social service professionals prepared to help families locate, understand and access resources such as health, financial, legal services, support groups, training and parenting advice. Also, they help families locate physical or behavioral health service, enroll the child in school and find services designed to help the caregiver. They help families apply for federal, state and local benefits, including Social Security, public assistance or CHIP. A website of resources will be available later this year. Kinship care is becoming more common in Pennsylvania as grandparents, aunts, uncles and siblings are stepping in to fill the role of parents who are seeking treatment or may have died from the disease of addiction. These caregivers often choose to care for a young relative to ensure that they receive care and support from a family member that they know and trust, even when processing their own emotions around the family’s situation. Children being cared for by relatives are less likely to end up in foster care and will experience better outcomes when they are living with a relative or someone they know. KinConnector is designed to help ease the burden on families and give them the tools and resources needed to be successful. To learn more about KinConnector, call (800) 546-2111 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on resources available for kinship families and grandparents raising grandchildren, visit dhs.pa.gov.
Linda L. Hall, Administrator Beaver County Commissioners: Daniel C. Camp III, Chairman, Sandie Egley, Tony Amadio 1020 Eighth Ave. Beaver Falls, PA 15010 Website: beavercountypa.gov/Depts/OOA Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone: (724) 847-2262 (local) (888) 548-2262 (long distance) TDD (724) 728-5700 Protective Services for Older Adults (724) 775-1786 (to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation 24 hours) Ombudsman (724) 480-8589 (to report resident rights issues in nursing homes, personal care homes and long-term care services) ombudsman@bcoa.us Services: * Information and Referral * Care Management * Benefits / APPRISE Counseling * Pre-admission Assessment * Caregiver Support Program * Domiciliary Care * Ombudsman * Adult Day Care * Home Delivered Meals * Homemaker * Personal Care * Legal Services * Protective Services * Senior Centers * Transportation Beaver Country Office on Aging Contact Information To Keep You Updated: • Do you still have some remaining Senior Farmers Market vouchers in your possession? Your last chance to redeem them for Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables at area farmers markets is the end of November. • Reminder: There will be no Senior Day at the Mall in December or January. Join us for the 2020 season starting February 12 from 10 a.m. to noon inside Center at the Mall, next to Hallmark in the Beaver Valley Mall. • There have been many roadwork projects in Beaver County throughout the summer into fall. Most recently, traffic patterns have changed and bike lanes have been added on the main streets of Beaver Falls, New Brighton and Monaca. Be careful as you travel through these areas. • Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 3. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night before you go to sleep so you can “fall back” into local standard time.
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Upcoming Events
November 8th - Veterans Chili Cookoff at 12PM
November 13th - Senior Day at the Mall at 10AM
November 18th - Meadows Casino Trip at 9AM
November 20th - Dinner and a Movie at 4PM
December 5th - Bonanza Bingo at 12PM
Friday, November 8th 12 - 2PM Tickets $3, Veterans enter free of charge Entrance includes picnic lunch, sampling of all chili, and live band.
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Saturday, December 14th 1 - 3PM Tickets $12 (Must pre-purchase at the Center) Includes delicious luncheon and live entertainment courtesy of Ambridge High School Steel Drum Band.
December 9th - Lunch and Learn - Pittsburgh Food Bank at 12PM
December 9th - 13th - Santa’s Market and Bake Sale
December 10th - Rivers Casino Trip at 9AM
December 14th - Christmas Luncheon at 1PM
December 18th - Dinner and a Movie at 4PM
December 19th - Christmas Party at 10:30AM
December 30th - 2019 Slide Show Presentation and Snacks at 9AM
January 17th - Pancake Breakfast at 9AM
January 22nd - Dinner and a Movie at 4PM
January 27th - Meadows Casino Trip at 9AM
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November 18th - Lunch and Learn - Managing Back Pain w/Burk Physical Therapy at 12PM
January 27th - Lunch and Learn (Occupational Therapy w/LIFE Beaver) at 12PM
Shades of Ireland Trip March 17th - 24th, 2020
Cost is $2799/person (double occupancy) $3149/person (single occupancy) Must pay in full upon registration No Refunds (trip insurance available $315/pp) Final payment due Friday, January 17th Trip includes airfare both ways, visits to Kingscourt, Cabra Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Tullamore, Kilbeggan, Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, Blarney Castle, Dublin, 6 breakfasts, and 2 dinners.
Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin Circle of Friends activities BADEN:
Every Thursday, 1:30 p.m.: Easy Movement exercise class (stretch, strength, balance) with NovaCare. Every Thursday, 10 a.m.: Penny Bingo. $3 includes snacks, lunch and hard cards. Every Monday, 10:30 a.m.: Line dancing. November 13 & 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Pinochle Tournament. $4 includes lunch. November 15, 9 a.m.: Continental Breakfast Bingo. $5 includes breakfast, lunch at noon, and hard cards. Specials sold separately. November 19, 4 p.m.: Harvest Festival Dinner and Bingo. $7 includes dinner and hard cards. Specials sold separately. December. 11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Picochle Tournament. $4 includes lunch and cash prizes. December 17, 3 p.m.: Annual Christmas Gift Card Bingo and Dinner. $10 includes dinner, special snacks and hard cards. Win gift cards to area businesses and restaurants. January 6, Lunch & Movie Day. Lunch at Freedom Square Diner followed by a movie at Cinemark Center Twp. January 8 & 29, 9:30 a.m.: Pinochle Tournament. $4/person includes lunch. January 14, 4 p.m.: “Soup’s On” Prize Bingo & Dinner. $7 includes dinner w/special dessert and hard cards. Dinner 4 p.m., bingo following. NEW BRIGHTON: Every Thursday, 9:30 a.m.: Line dancing. Every Monday and Friday 12:30 p.m.: Ballroom dancing. November. 7, noon: Pokeeno. $3 includes lunch.
November 21, noon: Turkey Prize Bingo. $5 includes lunch and hard cards. Thanksgiving prizes and drawings for turkeys. November 22, noon: Breakfast Card Club. $3 includes snacks and lunch. December 5, noon: December 26: Pokeeno. $3 includes lunch. December 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Christmas Party. Music with Gene Testa, gift card bingo and dinner. December 19, noon: Christmas Present Bingo. $5 includes snacks, lunch and hard cards. Specials sold separately. Win wrapped gifts left under the tree by Santa. December 31, noon to 4 p.m.: New Year’s Party. Food, games and prizes. January 2, 16, & 30, 12:30 p.m.: Pokeeno January 13, noon to 4 p.m.: Card Party. $6/person includes table prize and lunch. January 23, noon: Soups on Prize Bingo. $5 includes lunch at noon. Bingo at 12:30 p.m. January 24, “Out to Lunch” Group January 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Breakfast Card Party. $3 Includes continental breakfast and lunch at noon. Meals available daily at all locations.
For more information or to reserve a meal visit cofbeaver.com or call (724) 869-4224 or (724) 846-1959. Baden Community Center Circle of Friends St. John’s Baptist School 371 Linmore Ave. Baden (724) 869-4224 cofbeaver.com
Midland Satellite Center Circle of Friends Knights of Columbus 838 Midland Ave. Midland (724) 869-4224 cofbeaver.com
New Brighton Community Center Circle of Friends 1851 Third Ave. (Madonna Hall at Holy Family) New Brighton (724) 846-1959 cofbeaver.com
Aliquippa Satellite Center Circle of Friends St. Titus Church 952 Franklin Ave. Aliquippa (724) 857-9989 cofbeaver.com
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November 11, noon to 4 p.m.: Card Party. $6 includes table prize and meal. Raffles and Chinese auction.
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Beaver County Office on Aging Bulletin Wear your Pittsburgh sports gear to this month’s Day at the Mall
Wear your colors and join us from 10 a.m. to noon on November 13 for Senior Day at the Mall. We will celebrate with a Black and Gold Tailgate Party, so come wearing your favorite Steelers, Pens or Pirates gear. Listen and dance to DJ music by Don and Bobbi Lynne Ambrass, and browse dozens of vendors providing information on senior services and programs. Blood pressure screenings are also available. Enjoy complimentary coffee and doughnuts, and consider registering for the hamburger tailgate lunch at noon. This event is brought to you by the Beaver County Office on Aging in cooperation with Center at the Mall, located inside Beaver Valley Mall. Premier sponsors are Medic Rescue and Concordia Visiting Nurses. To register for lunch or learn more, call (724) 774-5654.
Christmas Wonderland December 1 – 31 Enjoy the sights and sounds of Christmas! Stop by Elmcroft of Chippewa anytime in December to purchase raffle ticket for a chance to win one of many decorated trees or wreaths donated by several area businesses. Tickets can be purchased at the front desk.
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$1 each or 6 for $5. Winners will be notified and can pick up their trees or wreaths in early January. All proceeds benefit the Beaver County Office on Aging’s Surprises for Shut-ins program. Thank you for your support of such a worthy local cause.
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There’s still time to help with Surprises for Shut-ins The Beaver County Office on Aging is getting ready to surprise several hundred isolated adults ages 60 and older with a friendly visit and bag of gifts through its 33rd annual Surprises for Shut-ins program. Now through December 2, BCOA will accept donations of new, practical gifts. The BCOA casework staff identifies older adults who need some special attention during the holiday season. Each shut-in receives an average of eight gifts in a gift bag. It is not absolutely necessary to wrap them. If providing a wrapped gift, please put a sticky note or gift tag on it stating the contents. Cash donations are accepted to cover the cost of gift wrap. If writing a check, make it payable to Angela Gentile; a receipt will be issued. Items can be brought to the Office on Aging, located on the first floor of the Beaver County Human Services Building, 1020 Eighth Avenue in Beaver Falls, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, except holidays; or to Center at the Mall, located in the Beaver Valley Mall next to Hallmark, on Monday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Office on Aging has volunteers who wrap and deliver gifts. Any questions can be directed to Angela Gentile at the Office on Aging by calling (724) 847-2262 or emailing agentile@bcoa.us.
Like to wrap gifts? Come to Surprises for Shut-ins’ wrapping open houses Three wrapping open houses will be held at Center at the Mall (Next to Hallmark), located at 284 Beaver Valley Mall Boulevard in Monaca. All gift wrap supplies, as well as snacks and beverages, are provided. Come any time.
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Direct Cremation $890
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“We call it a ‘Holy Hook-up’ as to how the Lord led This charge for direct cremation without any locaus to this attendant rights or ceremonies includes: tion,” explains e c kof y death H e t z e r, • Removing the deceased person from any B place who has been a within Beaver County and transporting the deceased person to the Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd. mission worker w i t h H o anna • Consulting with the appropriate family member(s) ors legal since “We guardian at the Thomas M. SmithIndustries Funeral Home &1996. CrematoA unique form of ministry had outgrown our Bakry Ltd. to acquire necessary vital statistics and authorizations. called Hosanna Industries erstown space and were • Email or fax arrangements are available is available to individuals looking to build a larger in the Pittsburgh region • Sheltering the remains for a 24 hour period by facility to (required accommodate who may need a helping law) prior to performing the cremation. our growth. Through a hand, as well as to those friend of a friend, weobewere • Performing theoffer cremation on site. (Additional fee for who want to a hand led to the Rinard Lane sity) to others. campus where we found • Placing the cremated remains inexactly a simple container. what we were Officially started on Palm looking for: a volunteer Sunday in during • Presenting the1990 cremated remains to the appropriate family dormitory, chapel, an ofmember(s) or legal guardian at the Thomas M. Smith Funeral a worship service at First Home & Crematory Ltd. Presbyterian Church of fice, warehouse space, a maintenance garage and Bakerstown, the and nonprofit • Prearrangements Prefunding available has steadily grown to in- staff housing. It was a come true! We have clude 13 buildings two dream The concerns of a familyinrequesting direct cremation are worked in hard to update locations in Beaver andbe performed simple-the cremation should a timely and each building, add new Allegheny counties, and dignified manner, under the supervision of a professional make the funeral director,an and at a fair cost. structures The Thomasand M. Smith has served increasing functional and Funeral Home Crematory Ltd. facility is committed to satisfying number of &community these concerns, and we opportunity to be of beautiful.” residents during thatwelcome time. the service. Call us if you have any questions or wish to make Its expansion took a leap The Rochester campus is arrangements. forward in 1998, when Ho- also the site for Hosanna sanna Industries moved Industries’ construction from Bakerstown to its services and home repair current headquarters in program. Through this Rochester/New Sewick- program, volunteers reley Township, Beaver model existing low-income County (close to Cranberry homes for needy families and build new homes for families in need. For qualifying households, volunteer staff turn around the construction of new homes in one week. These “Blitz Builds” are made possible Thomas M. Smith, Supervisor not just with volunteer 930 Center Avenue. labor but also donated and Blawnox, PA 15238 materials and discounted Exit 9 Route 28 North goods, and a uniquely orShould this information reachganized your home at a time of building method illness or sorrow, please accept sincere apology. thatour compresses the build time into seven days.
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Francis A. Farmer Apartments 274 Friendship Circle, Brighton Township, Beaver, PA 15009 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older Accessible 1 bedroom apartments with equipped kitchens, A/C, balconies, community room, laundry facilities, parking lots and Secure Intercom System. Newly renovated accessible apartments with roll in showers also available. There is an admission priority for very low income persons whose incomes are
• 1 Person hh...$16,600 • 2 Persons hh...$18,250 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $42,000; 2 Persons $48,650 Application or assistance available Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Housing Authority of the County of Beaver, 300 State Ave., Beaver, PA 15009
Or call (724) 775-1220 for additional information www.beavercountyhousing.org
Leetsdale Manor
27 Spencer Street, Leetsdale, PA 15056 Rent-Assisted Housing for Persons Ages 62 and Older 1 bedroom apartments w/ equipped kitchens, wall-wall carpet, A/C, balconies, community room, laundry facility, limited off-street parking and Secure intercom system.
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Phone: (412) 749-6821
Accepting New Patients Richard G. Cassoff, M.D. Stephanie L. Perry, M.D. George B. Cheponis, M.D. Hans J. Fuchs, M.D. Richard A. Schollaert, M.D. Sarah Miller, PA-C Karah Peters, CRNP
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Koppel Terrace Senior Apartments Maintenance Free, Garden Style Apartments For persons 55 years of age and older Corner of 1st Avenue and Richard Street in Koppel 19 spacious, fully carpeted 1 and 2 bedroom apartments One Bedroom $400 Two Bedrooms $500 plus electric Water, sewage and garbage included. Fully equipped with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and garbage disposal. On-site laundry facilities are also available.
For additional information and application packet, call (724) 775-4535. Income restrictions apply. Annual income must not exceed: $25,450 one person; $29,050 two persons
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Spacious One and Two Bedroom Apartments • 24 Hour Emergency Maintenance • On-site Management and Maintenance • Carpet/Blinds on All Windows • Individually Controlled Heat & Air Conditioning • Generous Closet Space • Potential Rapid Occupancy • No Application Fee • All Utilities Included in Rent • Income Limits Apply • 1 Person hh...$16,000 • 2 Persons hh...$18,250 Maximum income for eligibility is: 1 Person $42,600; 2 Persons $48,650
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HUD has mandated that an admission priority be implemented for households whose incomes are 30% of the area median income or less. Income limits apply (gross annual income) • 1 Person hh...$14,600 • 2 Persons hh...$16,700 Maximum income eligibility• 1 Person...$24,350 • 2 Persons ...$27,800
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Plans may only be available in certain counties. Please contact UPMC for Life to find out what plans are available in your area. UPMC for Life has a contract with Medicare to provide HMO, HMO SNP, and PPO plans. The HMO SNP plans have a contract with the PA State Medical Assistance program. Enrollment in UPMC for Life depends on contract renewal. UPMC for Life is a product of and operated by UPMC Health Plan Inc., UPMC Health Network Inc., UPMC Health Benefits Inc., UPMC Health Coverage Inc., and UPMC for You Inc. UPMC Health Plan1 complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. 1 UPMC Health Plan is the marketing name used to refer to the following companies, which are licensed to issue individual and group health insurance products or which provide third party administration services for group health plans: UPMC Health Network Inc., UPMC Health Options Inc., UPMC Health Coverage Inc., UPMC Health Plan Inc., UPMC Health Benefits Inc., UPMC for You Inc., Community Care Behavioral Health Organization Services Inc., and/or UPMC Benefit Management Services Inc. ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-877-381-3765 (TTY: 711). 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 1-877-381-3765 ( TTY：711) 。 Y0069_201156_M